Inspiration comes in many forms. Sometimes, for visionaries like Frank Lloyd Wright, inspiration may come from something as simple as nature itself. For others it might come from years of conditioning and exposure, and the ability to notice a nuance that sparks the imagination. Designers have always seen the world through a different set of eyes and sensibilities. They can take something old and make it new again. They can position an object or color in such a way that not only makes us notice it, but makes us feel it.
During my years in the business, I’ve met a lot of people working in the interior design business at different levels. Some of them are very successful but a better salesperson than a designer. Some have talent off the Richter scale but not a nickel to their name. For some it’s a business but to a special few, it’s a passion. These are the people who inspire me. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: best inspiration, frank lloyd wright, interior design books, interior design business, jose solisThe living room is a very important part of the house. It is where you entertain your guests and also where you spend much time bonding with your family. Here are some great home decor touches to lend to your living room space:
Theme: Pick a theme you like. Traditional, Asian, cartoon, something you, at the very least, don’t mind looking at everyday. Themes like relaxation, desert, sea, and others make good themes for a living room. Read the rest of this entry »
If you want your home to be exotically furnished, yet still retain a high degree of elegance, the Moroccan home decor style may be the right choice. This style includes elements of mystery, combined with colors that are rich and vibrant. Moroccan home lighting is strategically placed, and components featuring mosaics and wood pieces which are intricately designed are included. Moroccan decor is becoming extremely popular for modern homes of all styles.
The country of Morocco is a combination of influences which are blended together, with numerous cultures influencing the people and land. This small country is situated between Africa and Europe, as well as the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas. Because Morocco is a country that acts as a crossroad between these many influences the Moroccan home decor style combines a number of elements from many other countries. There are influences from Spain, France, Portugal, Africa, Islam, Persia, the Mediterranean, and others. This is caused Moroccan furniture and decor to be unique, and not usually found anywhere else in the world on a large scale. Read the rest of this entry »